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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.51, 12,104.32 and 4,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.51, 12,104.32 and 4,792.76 is: 6,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.51 : 12,104.32 = 4,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.51/12,104.32 = 4,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.51x = 12,104.32 × 4,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.51x = 58,013,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013,046.19/8,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.81

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